Finally got the cork off this damn Red Thunder (the bastard broke in half on me!).

This is interesting. I've never had the regular Porter, so I'm not sure how this compares exactly. I am definitely getting some of the wine overtones, but largely it is still a porter... and a tasty one at that.

I think I recall you saying you loved their Porter shaf... def reccommend seeking out a bottle of this Red Thunder to try.

I tried Nugget Nectar last night for the first time after reading about it. It wasn't my cup of tea..too hoppy for my taste. But i enjoyed it more than troegs hopback ale (which I had on sunday and didnt care for either for the same reason) probably due to the citrus.

Also tried Bell's special double cream stout. First time I've ever had it before as I am trying to expand my taste in beers. Didn't know what to expect first time having a stout. Was very smooth..could taste hints of cocoa after the finish.

I received a set of Spiegelau glasses as a late Christmas gift this weekend. I've read very good things about them (that drinking a beer from a spiegelau glass is like drinking it in HD), and I have to say, I do notice a bit of a different flavor profile in this LFDM I am drinking right now. Right now this tastes like a fruity saison, and I am in love. So awesome.

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one thing I'll add is that Dogfish are very easy to work with in the event of a broken or chipped glass. Made a phone call, lady asked a few questions (order number and item) and had a new glass out to me 2-3 days later.

Kraftster wrote:Based upon my experience with my Spiegelau tulip and the fact that I would like to find a way to enjoy IPAs but need balance in them to do so, I have been playing on procuring one of these glasses.

Shipping is $10, you want to split the shipping cost and do a single order.